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Tell whether right or wrong. Correct the wrong statement

Secondary waves cannot pass through outer core.

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Secondary waves are a type of seismic waves. They can travel through solid medium only. The outer core is made up of liquid state. Hence, secondary waves cannot pass through outer core.


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